About Us:

Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re operating a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com.

Position Overview:

The Director, People & Culture is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and advancing General Fusion’s people strategy and tactics. This role oversees all facets of People & Culture, including organizational design and development, employee engagement, talent acquisition, equity and inclusion, total rewards, learning and development. The Director ensures that People & Culture initiatives align with business priorities, contribute to a high-performance culture, and support our mission to bring fusion energy to the world.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership – Partner with executives and senior leaders to align people strategy with business priorities, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Culture, Engagement & Inclusion – Foster a respectful, inclusive, and high-performance workplace through engagement initiatives, DE&I programs, and recognition strategies.
• Talent & Workforce Planning – Oversee recruitment, P&C Operations, and workforce design to ensure the organization attracts and retains diverse, mission-aligned talent.
• Compensation & Total Rewards – Lead performance enablement and total rewards programs that reflect GF culture and market competitiveness.
• Learning & Development – Build leadership and development programs and initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and career growth.
• Policies, Systems & Compliance – Policy and program development, and compliance with employment standards, pay transparency and organizational culture and values.

Requirements:

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; master’s degree and coaching certification preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive P&C/HR experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role. Experience in technology organizations preferred.
• Strong background in organizational design and development, compensation, and change management.
• Proven experience in scaling HR practices in high-growth or technically complex organizations.
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functionally.
• Expertise in employee relations, DE&I, and engagement strategies.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems.
• Strategic thinker with a proven track record in tactically delivery with strong analytical skills and business acumen.

The typical salary range for this position is $135-000 - $170,000. General Fusion considers many factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills and experience, proficiency, job location and internal equity.

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours
• Four weeks’ vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP Contribution
• Support for professional development
• Great company culture – social events, food trucks, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

Applications:

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.